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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Boman Irani reflects on losing his father before he was born: ‘Mujhe pata hi nahi hai ki father kya hota hai'
Veteran actor Boman Irani , who is known for delivering some of Bollywood's most iconic and emotionally resonant performances in films such as 3 Idiots, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Munna Bhai MBBS, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Dunki and many others, recently opened up about the deep personal void left by the absence of his father, a man he never got to meet. In a recent conversation with Raj Shamani, the Munna Bhai MBBS star revealed that his father passed away before he was born, and as a result, he grew up never knowing what it felt like to receive a father's love. 'Jo maine aaj tak mehsoos hi nahi kiya, toh uska loss kaise mehsoos karenge? Mujhe pata hi nahi hai ki father kya hota hai,' Boman said. 'I had other complications. I was a nervous child. Father nahi hone pe ghar ke log zyada protective ho jaate hai, and that becomes a comfort zone. Toughness nahi thi mere mein. Jab main chhota tha, maine dekha hi nahi tha 'mard' (a father figure).' Boman Irani marks 38th wedding anniversary with pictures with wife Zenobia 'I'm not trying to fill the void' The actor will next be seen in the upcoming film Detective Sherdil, where he plays the role of a father. When asked whether playing such roles stirs up any emotions related to the absence of his own father, Boman responded with introspection. 'There is a void. I don't know if it really means anything. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia acima de 100? Tente esse truque antes de dormir Saúde Nacional Undo I'm not trying to fill in. And if I am, I'm not aware of it,' he said. In Detective Sherdil, directed by Ravi Chhabria, Boman Irani plays the role of a businessman who gets murdered, prompting an investigation from actor Diljit Dosanjh. It also stars Diana Penty, Chunky Panday, Ratna Pathak Shah and Banita Sandhu. The film is set to premiere on June 20.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who sold photos for Rs 20, debuted at 42, is part of every Rajkumar Hirani movie, and has now turned director
Someone has rightly said: 'It's never too late to turn your dreams into reality'. Well, this line might sound 'bookish' and 'preachy', but this Bollywood actor proved it true with his hard work, determination, and unmatchable acting talent. Guess what? He not only struggled for 14 years but also worked as a waiter, sold namkeen and biscuits via his farsan shop, and finally made his Bollywood debut at the age of 42. He is none other than Boman Irani. Boman Irani's early life and education Born on December 2, 1959, Boman Irani 's father passed away 6 months before his birth. He suffered from dyslexia in his childhood, and managed a bakery and family namkeen shop in Mumbai along with his mother. Irani also did a waiter course at Mithibai College (Mumbai) and served at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (popularly known as The Taj Hotel). He then worked as a photographer until his marriage and even sold photos of school cricket and football matches for just 20 to 30 rupees. His photography career rose as he managed to become the official photographer for the Indian Boxing Association. Boman Irani's acting career The 65-year-old had a passion for acting since his childhood. Boman did theater for several years before making his screen acting debut in 2001 with Everybody Says I'm Fine! His breakthrough role was 'Dr Asthana' in Rajkumar Hirani 's debut film Munna Bhai MBBS. Since then, Irani has been an incredible part of every Hirani directorial, which includes Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, and Dunki, apart from Munna Bhai MBBS. Besides the titles mentioned above, the veteran star has always impressed the audience with his brilliant acting skills. To name a few, his rich filmography includes Main Hoon Na, Lakshya, Veer-Zaara, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, Being Cyrus, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Don- The Chase Begins Again, Well Done Abba, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Housefull, Don 2, Shirin Farhad ki Toh Nikal Padi, Jolly LLB, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Uunchai, and more. Boman turned director and producer with The Mehta Boys, starring himself and Avinash Tiwary in the lead roles. While he is yet to announce his second directorial, he will be next seen in Detective Sherdil, Tanvi The Great and The Raja Saab. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Arbaaz Khan gave a hilarious reply to a fan wanting to marry Salman Khan: ‘Lage raho…'
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan single status, has always been a hot topic. Over the years, fans have been curious, hopeful, and even desperate to see their favourite star tie the knot. From romantic link-ups to cheeky proposals, Salman's marriage (or the lack of it) continues to grab fans attention. But when one bold fan decided to pop the big question — not directly to Salman, but through his brother Arbaaz Khan — what followed was a hilarious moment that had the internet laughing out loud. In October 2024, Arbaaz Khan hosted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Instagram. Fans sent in all sorts of questions, but one stood out and left everyone laughing. A fan boldly asked Arbaaz if she could become his elder brother Salman Khan 's wife. Arbaaz didn't hold back and replied with humour, 'What do I say? Lage Raho Munnabhai!' The witty reply, using the popular phrase from the film 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai', quickly caught attention online. Salman's take on marriage Back 2018, during the TiE Global Summit, Salman finally shared why he's still single — and in typical Salman style, it was hilarious. He said, 'Marriage has become such a big thing. You spend lakhs and lakhs and crores of money on getting somebody married. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo I can't afford that. That's the reason I am a single man.' The audience burst into laughter, and once again, the 'Sikandar' actor showed why his one-liners are such a hit. Arbaaz found love again While Salman remains single, Arbaaz moved on in his personal life. After his divorce from Malaika Arora , Arbaaz married Sshura Khan in 2023. The couple had a quiet nikah ceremony on 24 December 2023 at Arpita Khan Sharma's home in Mumbai. The wedding was private, attended only by close friends and family. Arbaaz and Sshura are expecting their first baby Now, Arbaaz and Sshura are getting ready to welcome their first child together. Speaking to Bombay Times, Arbaaz confirmed the news and shared their happiness. He said, 'Yes, it is there. I'm not denying that information because right now it's something that is out there, my family knows about it. People have got to know about it, and it's fine. It's pretty evident also. It's a very exciting time in both our lives. We are happy and excited. We're going to welcome this new life in our life.' Arbaaz Khan Confirms Sshura Khan's Pregnancy, Calls It a Joyful New Chapter
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First Post
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Vidya Balan on 20 years of 'Parineeta': 'Saif Ali Khan was going through a divorce, we hardly spoke to each other and...'
She added, 'I think maybe that also helped the chemistry in the film. I've said a million times, and I'll say it a million times again, when I say superstar, for me, it means Sanjay Dutt.' read more Vidya Balan has had a topsy turvy career in these nearly two decades. With Parineeta and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, she proved to be a solid and reliable performer that had the charm and the screen presence to pull the characters off. With Heyy Babyy and Kismat Konnection, she went off the rails, only resurrecting herself with the delicious Ishqiya, the rollicking The Dirty Picture, and the gripping Kahaani. In an interview with The Indian Express, as her debut film has completed 20 years, the actress revealed, 'Saif and I didn't have any conversations on that film. We hardly spoke with each other. Also, Saif was going through some personal stuff then (divorce with Amrita Singh) so he was preoccupied between takes. It's not like we struck a friendship.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She added, 'I think maybe that also helped the chemistry in the film. I've said a million times, and I'll say it a million times again, when I say superstar, for me, it means Sanjay Dutt. He's just larger than life. He's just so wonderful, I absolutely love him.' On Ishqiya In an interview with Firstpost last year, Vidya Balan said, 'Ishqiya was the film that made me fall in love with what I was doing all over again. Until Ishqiya, I was playing a certain kind of heroine on screen and suddenly with this film, I got to play a femme fatale, something very different from what I had been doing.' She added, 'I had gone through a low before this because I had received a lot of brickbats for the way I looked in Heyy Babyy and Kismat Konnection and all that and I thought this is not my scene. When Ishqiya happened, I just savored that. I loved working with Abhishek Chaubey and Arshad Warsi and Naseeruddin Shah. It unleashed a new facet of me as an actor.'
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Stolen' chances: Deepanjana Pal writes on a gritty film's scramble for space
Before making his first feature film, Stolen (2023), director Karan Tejpal worked as assistant director on Delhi-6 (2009) and was part of the directorial team on three Rajkumar Hirani projects: Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), 3 Idiots (2009) and Ferrari ki Sawaari (2012). This might suggest that Tejpal leans towards the blockbuster aesthetic. Yet Stolen has neither the candy-floss escapism of popular cinema nor any of its glossy artifice. The film is rooted in reality, its plot inspired by news reports of violent crimes committed by mobs reacting to WhatsApp forwards. It has all the best qualities of a small film: the only thing tighter than its script is its budget, and it teems with insight and talent. In the movie, the Bansal brothers, Gautam (Abhishek Banerjee) and Raman (Shubham), get entangled in a missing-infant case after an impoverished woman named Jhumpa (Mia Maelzer) accuses Raman of stealing her baby. Raman is quickly cleared of suspicion, but when he sees how lazily the police are investigating, he decides to help Jhumpa, much to Gautam's annoyance. Gautam, with his cynical conviction that money can solve everything, offers one view of the privileged Indian. Raman, with his empathy and courage, offers another. Between them is Jhumpa, whose poverty leaves her teetering between being invisible and being demonised. Stolen moves at breakneck pace, with twists in its tale and tense chases through the Rajasthan countryside. Woven into the thriller is a layered portrait of privilege, class divides and mob mentality. The film is not interested in occupying a moral high ground. Instead, it focuses on subtlety and complexity. The village whose men form a murderous mob is also home to kind-hearted boys (or are they just a few years away from being sucked into a hivemind of violence?). The ambulance driver who saves lives also trades in them. Raman's empathy for a heartbroken stranger runs parallel to his disregard for his own mother. Despite being selected for the Venice Film Festival in 2023, Stolen has had no theatrical release, and has only just found space on a streaming platform. That it has taken this long is worrying, especially since the movie was championed by influential filmmakers such as Anurag Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani and Kiran Rao. Discussions about the health of the movie industry invariably turn to earnings, but a vibrant entertainment business is more than the sum of its blockbusters. Small projects such as Stolen are an integral aspect of building a stable industry. They offer the audience much-needed variety and showcase talent that doesn't fit the cookie-cutter moulds of commercial cinema. Take Maelzer, who delivers an extraordinary performance as Jhumpa. 'I generally don't get a lot of commercial auditions because of the way I look,' she has said. An alumnus of the National School of Drama, she has worked as an acting coach and a Pilates instructor, to afford the luxury of doing only projects that excite her; projects like Majid Majidi's Beyond the Clouds (2017), and Stolen. Medium- and low-budget films allow creatives the freedom to experiment with and explore their craft too. Some go on to win awards and critical acclaim. But even without such shiny validation, small films enrich the industry because they alleviate the sense of sameness that otherwise pervades theatrical offerings. What will it take to admit this, and act on it? In a recent interview, actor Seema Pahwa, who made her directorial debut with the small-budget satire Ramprasad ki Tehrvi (2019), said raising money for another film felt impossible because producers were not interested in more of the unconventional. 'If you make good low-budget films, at least two out of five will work. But they (producers) only want the same old formula that people are rejecting.' As pronouncements go, that's more depressing than the plots of most non-mainstream movies. After all, as dark as Stolen might be, at least in a way it holds out hope. (To reach Deepanjana Pal with feedback, write to @dpanjana on Instagram)
